Zeolites: From Fundamentals to Emerging Applications

Widely used across many sectors, including oil refining, gas separation, CO2 capture and environmental remediation, zeolites are among the most important industrial, heterogeneous catalysts. This introductory book expands readers’ understanding of zeolite chemistry while bringing them up to speed on new discoveries and current trends in this area of research. Covering several topics, ranging from structure and synthesis to specific applications, Zeolites provides readers with a solid foundation to further explore these fascinating materials. Following a historical retrospective of research on these materials, Zeolites highlights their key mechanisms of synthesis and characterization, current and emerging applications in industry and environmental issues. For undergraduate and graduate students alike, as well as for researchers new to the topic, this book introduces the significant impact and untapped potential of zeolites in catalysis.